Covered on a Rosemead visit
- Curbside posts set in concrete at the carrier’s height and setback
- Wall-mount and locking mailboxes fastened through stucco or siding
- Leaning or broken posts reset or replaced
- Old boxes swapped for larger or locking models
- House numbers mounted so they read clearly from the street
- Small planter or post caps and decorative trim fitted
Outside what we take on
- New fences, decks or block walls built from scratch.
- Roof repairs and second-story eaves.
- Concrete work and tree trimming.
Where the box goes
USPS mailbox guidance asks for the bottom of a curbside box to sit about 41 to 45 inches above the road surface and roughly 6 to 8 inches back from the curb, with posts buried no more than 24 inches. Changing from a curbside to a wall box needs the local postmaster’s approval.
Before any post hole is dug, DigAlert (811) has to be called at least two working days ahead so buried utilities are marked. Sprinkler lines aren’t marked, so we ask where yours run.
How it goes
Check placement
We measure height and setback from the curb, or pick a wall spot the carrier can reach.
Mark utilities
For posts, DigAlert is called first and we confirm where sprinkler lines are.
Set and mount
The post is set plumb in concrete, or the wall box is fastened into framing.
Finish
Numbers go on, the box is tested, and you get the keys for a locking model.
Not part of this job
Masonry pillars, cluster boxes for apartment buildings and moving a box to a different side of the street go to a mason or the postmaster.
While we’re out for this, Rosemead customers often add lock and smart lock installation, fence and gate repair or outdoor and motion light installation.
What to text
A photo of where the box is or should go, the curb in the frame, and the box model if you bought one.
Mailbox questions from Rosemead
How high should a mailbox be?
USPS guidance puts the bottom of a curbside box about 41 to 45 inches above the road.
Can a handyman install a mailbox post?
Yes. We set the post in concrete at the right height after utilities are marked.
Can you install a locking mailbox?
Yes, on a post or the wall, sized for the mail and small packages you get.
Why is my mailbox post leaning?
The post rotted at ground level or the footing loosened. Resetting or replacing it fixes the lean.
How much does mailbox installation cost?
It depends on post or wall mount and the box. Send a photo for a free estimate.
Can you put up house numbers too?
Yes, at a height and spot that reads from the street day and night.
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